Laos Conference Deadlock Persists in Geneva Talks
The Laos talks remain deadlocked as the United States and the Soviet Union spar over cease fire enforcement. Soviet Minister Gromyko says progress possible if all parties consent while Western allies demand a stronger truce commission and accuse the Pathet Lao of violating the cease fire by attacking Padong. Kennedy says the U S delegation will not quit the conference.
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Percy Won't Run Against Sen Dirksen
Chicago industrialist Charles H. Percy says he will not oppose Senator Everett M. Dirksen in the Illinois Republican primary next spring. Percy, 41, chairs the 197 Republican Platform Committee and aims to avoid rupturing the party. Dirksen, 65, faces re election as he begins his second Senate term after eight terms in the House.
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Legless Iowan Chick Rhoten Overcomes Adversity
Council Bluffs resident Irvin Chick Rhoten, age 24, who lost both legs in 1953 after hip bone infection led to amputation, remains upbeat and active. He bowls with an average near 1953 and credits Rev Curtis Heide for lifting his spirits as his wife notes his cheerfulness helps them both.
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Iowa Democrats assured of 1962 House race
In Des Moines the 1961 Iowa Legislature’s redistricting put Rep. Merwin Coad of the 5th District with Rep. Earl Smith of the 6th, and Smith announced he will not seek re election. Coad, 36, on the Agriculture Committee, did not reveal his plans. Democratic leaders cited advance knowledge of Coad’s decision but gave no details. Coad had been a minister before his 1956 election to Congress.
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Merwin Coad
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Altoona
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Coad
House Agriculture Committee
U.S
Lex Hawkins
Congress
Hawkins
Disciples of Christ Church
Keokuk Truck Check Fines Issued to Drivers
Seven truck drivers were fined during a four day inspection along Highway 218 north of Keokuk Iowa. Patrol officers the state Highway Commission and inspectors from the State Motor Fuel Tax Division conducted the check and issued fines for violations.
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State Highway Commission
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FBI to Probe Post Office Breakin in Pilot Grove
Federal authorities investigate a break in at the Pilot Grove post office and general store in Lee County Iowa. A filing cabinet containing 30 to 40 dollars was stolen. An abandoned car with bullet holes was found two miles away and another car was reported missing.
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Iowa
Lee County
Governor Signals Re Election Bid in Minnesota Senate Remarks
Gov. Elmer L. Andersen stated I like working for the state of Minnesota during the final 1961 special session, hinting at a re election bid. Lt. Gov. Karl Rolvaag spoke of his remote chances to return as Senate presiding officer, positioning him as a top DFL gubernatorial contender.
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Karl Rolvaag
Senate
DFL
U S exporters ride high but dip sparks fears
American exporters enjoyed strong growth with exports at a $20.3 billion annual rate through April, yet a 2 percent April dip in both exports and imports raises fears of waning opportunities in Europe and Japan as they grow more self sufficient. The Chase Manhattan Bank outlook remains cautiously optimistic about continued access to European markets.
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Europe
U. S
Chase Manhattan Bank of New York
U.S
Corn and Sorghum Growers Agree to 26% Acreage Retired
Secretary Freeman announced 1,172,165 farms agreed to idle at least 20 percent of average land planted to corn and sorghum this year under the emergency feed grain program. Total retirement could reach 26.7 percent with payments totaling about 700 million dollars. If fulfilled, the combined acreage would drop to about 77 million acres from 103 million, possibly lowering the corn crop to 3.5 billion bushels.
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Washington
Orville L. Freeman
Iowa Alters Written Drivers License Tests
Iowa's State Safety Department revises the written drivers license exam as part of a driver improvement program. Maj. Howard Miller notes a expanded information brochure and new tests to be ready within months, with a trial rollout at patrol testing stations to gauge impact.
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Des Moines
State Safety Department
Howard Miller
Iowa Highway Patrol
Miller
Distressing Failures in Legislators Interim Study Plans
In a stalled special session Minnesota lawmakers failed to form interim study commissions as in prior years. The Senate favored continuing standing committees, the House resisted, leaving no funding for commissions and limiting potential studies. Gov Andersen intends to appoint groups with lawmakers and citizens.
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House
Elmer L. Andersen
Marilyn Monroe Not What Ails U S Says Carl Sandburg
AP reports Carl Sandburg defended Marilyn Monroe and said she is not responsible for America's ills. The interview notes from Monroe in Beverly Hills recount her cheerful mood, gossip about Kay Gable, and plans to work on NBC’s Rain as she contemplates a return to New York to discuss a leading man for the project.
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Fredric March
Traffic Tag to Be Uniform in Minnesota
The Minnesota legislature adds a uniform state traffic tag to the highway safety program. The package from the regular session includes implied consent for chemical testing or six month license surrender, license plate confiscation on a second revocation, and limited highway patrol markings for enforcement cars. Gov. Elmer L. Andersen termed the implied consent law most important.
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Elmer L. Andersen
Iowa Farmer Langrehr Sentenced for Forgery Contempt
Lester Langrehr, 48, of Emeline Iowa, was sentenced in Chicago to three years for contempt of court over forged wills tied to a $540000 estates looting scheme. The sentence, called the stiffest contempt term in an Illinois court, runs concurrent with a prior criminal sentence and cannot be shortened by parole.
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Chicago
Lester Langrehr
Emeline
Iowa
Robert J. Dunne
Illinois
William Lunn
Langrehr
Five Day Minnesota Forecast Mixed Above Normal Heat
Five day forecast for Minnesota shows temperatures 3 to 8 degrees above normal with highs around 70 to 78 and lows near 47 to 57. Precipitation ranges from about .15 inch in the west to .75 inch in the east with occasional showers or thunderstorms.
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Specialist Says Back Made for Quadrupeds Not Bipeds
Washington bone and joint specialist argues Kennedy back strain stems from human erect posture. He says the spine curves make it susceptible to strain and that lifting and twisting motions can trigger a lumbosacral strain. He notes bending knees when shoveling to reduce load on the lower back.
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Kennedy
Good Lord
Ottawa
Three Boys Die In Freezer Chest Playtime Tragedy
In Concord New Hampshire three young boys Keith Loughry six Glenn Loughry four and William Anderson four suffocated after climbing into a freezer chest on a second floor rear porch. The chest had rested there a week and was not in use. Keith and Glenn are brothers and William is a neighbor. The Loughry family includes a nine year old Thomas while the Anderson family has a 13 year old daughter and a seven year old son.
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Glenn
William Anderson
Loughry
Mail Rate Increase Aims to Trim Postal Deficit
Post master General J Edward Day argues a nationwide mail-rate hike could erase the postal service 900 million annual deficit. He told reporters in Los Angeles that a one cent rise for first class and air mail plus increases across other classes would raise about 741 million per year, with 430 million from first class and air mail.
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J. Edward Day
Postal Service
Los Angeles Insurance
Congress
Day
Man Pleads Guilty To Snagging Trout At Chester Park
Constantine E. Mroz of Duluth pleaded guilty to snagging trout from a city pool at Chester Park. A $25 fine and 10 days in jail were imposed after game wardens found 19 fish with his two sons, noting the trout had been planted there recently by the State Conservation Department.
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Constantine E. Mroz
Duluth
Chester Park
B. A. Langdahl
Mroz
Langdahl
State Conservation Department
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